Wilderness trips are designed for participants who are looking for a challenging, outdoor experience away from civilization and creature comforts. The group will be staying primarily in tents in primitive campsites, which means running water, showers and toilets are not available. Participants should be conscientious of what they pack, as oftentimes personal and group items need to be carried to the campsite. Participants are responsible for camp chores (setting up tents, cooking, cleaning, etc) and most meals will be prepared by the group members on backpacking stoves. Participants will have opportunities to take on leadership roles and learn backcountry skills such as how to read a map and compass, knot tying and water purification techniques. Maximum group size is 6-8 participants, depending on the trip and local permitting requirements. To find out about staffing and other frequently asked questions, click here.
Adirondack Day Hiker NEW TRIP!
Ages 13-15 - July 25-August 6, $1650
Love to see great sites and interesting trails, but not looking to carry the weight of a full pack? Then check this trip out! We’ll be exploring mountains in the high peaks and surrounding areas by setting up primitive base camps and hiking each day. Along the way, we’ll do a sunrise hike, walk along the old Olympic luge and bobsled runs, raft and explore a couple of fire towers.
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Catskill Explorer NEW TRIP!
Ages 12-14 - August 8 – August 20, $1500
With so many great things to do right here in the Catskills, come explore some of the best of the sites with Frost Valley Adventures! We’ll be utilizing public campgrounds as we hike, bike and climb our way around the Catskills, Shawangunks and Mohonk Preserve.
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*This trip utilizes some public campgrounds & campsites for sleeping.
Adirondack Rambler
Ages 12-14 - June 27-July 9; July 25-August 6; August 8 – August 20, $1650
Just getting started in the Adventure World, but ready for a real challenge? Come join us in the largest public park in the contiguous US! The Adirondacks are the perfect place to meet new friends and try your hand at canoeing, hiking, rock climbing and whitewater rafting.
Click HERE to view the itinerary for the June 27-July 9 trip.
Click HERE to view the itinerary for the July 25-August 6 trip.
Click HERE to view the itinerary for the August 8-20 trip.
Boots & Boats
Ages 14-16 - July 11-July 23, $1600
Tired of TV, cell phones and civilization? Want real camping instead of car camping? Then this is the perfect trip for you! Leave civilization behind for two weeks as you backpack and canoe in the Adirondacks. Start by backpacking the high peaks, enjoying some stunning views and gorgeous scenery as you test your physical and mental limits. Then switch to some paddling along one of the classic Adirondack canoe routes to hone a different set of skills!
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Wilderness Skill Builder – Classic
Ages 11-13 - June 27-July 4; July 25-August 1, $800
Our traditional Wilderness Skill Builder trip incorporates canoeing, hiking and camping as we learn basic wilderness skills. From tent set-up to outdoor cooking, we’ll teach you everything you need to know from the ground up!
Click HERE to view the itinerary for the June 27-July 4 trip.
Click HERE to view the itinerary for the July 25-August 1 trip.
*This is intended to be a beginners course in which a majority of participants have no previous experience, or very little previous experience in the out-of-doors.
Wilderness Skill Builder – Campstyle
Ages 11-13 - July 11-July 18, $800
Our newest Wilderness Skill Builder camp is designed to teach you primitive skills right here on Frost Valley property. We will explore the property as we learn how to build fires and shelters, collect water, lash items together, make maps, track animals and more! Each night we’ll be camping out in tents and cooking our own food on backpacking stoves (or over the fire!).
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Rocks & Ropes
Ages 12-15 - August 8 – August 15, $950
Tired of people telling you to stop climbing on everything? You are just the person we’ve been looking for! Join us on a week-long climbing session that includes day climbs in the world-famous “Gunks” of New York. You will work on climbing technique, belay, and basic safety while having the time of your life with a group of friends who love climbing as much as you do.
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Frost Valley reserves the right to cancel adventure trip sections if minimum number of participants is not met.
DIFFICULTY LEVELS
Introductory – designed
for those with limited or no experience
camping; includes moderate physical
activity and/or limited backcountry
lifestyle
Intermediate – involves
moderate physical activity and/or backcountry
lifestyle; prior camping experience is
recommended
Challenging -
involves moderate to strenuous physical
activity; prior experience camping is highly
suggested and a brief interview with
camper and parents is required before
registration is confirmed
